Five Journalists Killed in Iraq during 2012

The Iraqi Journalists’ Syndicate said
five journalists had been killed during the last year. This brings the tally of
murdered journalists to 373 since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq nearly ten
years ago. Another 16 incidents against journalists were reported. These
include government intimidation and beatings and failed assassination attempts.
Iraq remains a dangerous place for journalists. Separately, police noted
that 12 al-Qaeda leaders were also killed during the year.

Meanwhile, one person was killed over the last two days
and nine more were wounded.